https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62216159
Heatwaves have become more frequent, more intense, and last longer because of human-induced climate change. German Environment Minister Steffi Lemke said the climate crisis meant the country had to rethink its preparations for very hot weather, drought and flooding.
Wildfires were still burning a day after several French cities including Nantes in the west saw their hottest-ever day.
More than 30,000 people have had to flee, with several camp sites destroyed and emergency shelters set up for evacuees.